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The difference between a number divided by 3 and 4 is 20.

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Make the number x. You turn the sentence into a mathematical equation and get;
(x/3)-4=20
And then you simplify.
x/3=24
x=72
Hope this helps.
User Kgbph
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Answer: The required number is 72.

Step-by-step explanation: Given that the difference between a number divided by 3 and 4 is 20.

We are to find the number.

Let the number be represented by x.

Then, according to the given information, we have


(x)/(3)-4=20\\\\\\\Rightarrow (x)/(3)=20+4\\\\\\\Rightarrow (x)/(3)=24\\\\\Rightarrow x=24*3\\\\\Rightarrow x=72.

Thus, the required number is 72.

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